that we only have one truly sacred obligation as a government. that's to equip those we send into harm's way and care for those who come home. that's the only sacred obligation we have. everything else falls behind that. i would also tell him that the fact that he, this decorated soldier you talked about, fought for his country, that that should be honored. he should not be thrown into a category of the 47% who don't pay their taxes while he was out there fighting and not having to pay taxes and somehow not taking responsibility. i would also tell him that there are things that have occurred in this campaign and occur in every campaign that i'm sure both of us regret anyone having said, particularly in these, these special new groups that can go out there, raise all the money they want, not have to identify themselves and say the most scurrilous things about the other candidate. it's an abomination. but the bottom line here is i'd ask that hero you referenced to take a look at whether or not governor romney or president obama has the conviction t